Chicken Caesar Smash Burgers
Chicken Caesar Smash Burgers
Ingredients
For the Homemade Caesar Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste, from a tube
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 clove garlic, minced
For the Chicken Smash Burgers
- 1 1/4 pounds ground chicken, 90% lean
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 4 burger buns, toasted
- 1 cup Romaine lettuce, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated, for topping
For Serving
- 1 pound frozen French fries
- as needed vegetable oil, for frying fries (if not baking)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Homemade Caesar Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, anchovy paste, grated Parmesan cheese, dried parsley, black pepper, and minced garlic until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to use.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the French fries according to package directions. This typically involves baking in an oven or frying in hot oil. If baking, preheat oven to the temperature specified on the package (usually around 400°F).
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 3
Prepare the chicken patties: In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and form into loose balls.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Once hot, place two chicken balls onto the skillet, leaving space between them. Using a sturdy spatula or burger press, smash each chicken ball down firmly into a thin patty, about 1/4-inch thick. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges are crispy and browned.
⏱️ 6 min
- 5
Flip the patties and immediately place a slice of provolone cheese on top of one of the patties. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove the patties from the skillet and set aside. Repeat with the remaining chicken balls and cheese, cooking in batches as needed.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Assemble the burgers: Spread a generous amount of the homemade Caesar dressing on both halves of the toasted burger buns. On the bottom bun, layer some shredded Romaine lettuce. Place a cheesy chicken patty on top of the lettuce, then top with a second cheesy chicken patty. Sprinkle with shaved or grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Place the top bun on the burger. Serve immediately with the prepared French fries and extra Caesar dressing for dipping.
⏱️ 1 min
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Chicken Caesar Smash Burgers
Ingredients
For the Homemade Caesar Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste, from a tube
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 clove garlic, minced
For the Chicken Smash Burgers
- 1 1/4 pounds ground chicken, 90% lean
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 4 burger buns, toasted
- 1 cup Romaine lettuce, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated, for topping
For Serving
- 1 pound frozen French fries
- as needed vegetable oil, for frying fries (if not baking)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Homemade Caesar Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, anchovy paste, grated Parmesan cheese, dried parsley, black pepper, and minced garlic until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to use.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the French fries according to package directions. This typically involves baking in an oven or frying in hot oil. If baking, preheat oven to the temperature specified on the package (usually around 400°F).
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 3
Prepare the chicken patties: In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and form into loose balls.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Once hot, place two chicken balls onto the skillet, leaving space between them. Using a sturdy spatula or burger press, smash each chicken ball down firmly into a thin patty, about 1/4-inch thick. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges are crispy and browned.
⏱️ 6 min - 5
Flip the patties and immediately place a slice of provolone cheese on top of one of the patties. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove the patties from the skillet and set aside. Repeat with the remaining chicken balls and cheese, cooking in batches as needed.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Assemble the burgers: Spread a generous amount of the homemade Caesar dressing on both halves of the toasted burger buns. On the bottom bun, layer some shredded Romaine lettuce. Place a cheesy chicken patty on top of the lettuce, then top with a second cheesy chicken patty. Sprinkle with shaved or grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Place the top bun on the burger. Serve immediately with the prepared French fries and extra Caesar dressing for dipping.
⏱️ 1 min